Baked Ricotta Chicken
Juicy baked chicken breasts topped with creamy ricotta, herbs, and melted cheese — a simple yet elegant weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Ricotta Topping
- 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic until well mixed.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake uncovered for 28–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables, pasta, or a simple green salad. You can add lemon zest or red pepper flakes to the ricotta mixture for extra flavor.